How to make ginger extract better absorbed by the body?

Bioavailability refers to how much of the ginger extract we take can actually enter the blood circulation and reach the parts of the body where it needs to work. If it is not absorbed well, even the best ginger extract may just be a "formality".

How does processing affect the absorption of ginger extract?

The health benefits of ginger mainly come from its complex bioactive compounds, the core of which are gingerols, shogaols, gingerols and zingerone. However, the "identity" of these active ingredients is not static. They will undergo subtle transformations depending on the processing method of ginger, which in turn affects its absorption and efficacy.

The most abundant active ingredient in fresh ginger is gingerol. But when ginger is heated or dried and dehydrated, gingerol undergoes chemical transformation, mostly into shogaol, while gingerone and gingerol are also formed. This means that whether you eat fresh ginger, dried ginger powder, or ginger extract extracted through a specific process, the proportion of active ingredients is different. For example, shogaol is generally considered to have stronger anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity than gingerol. Therefore, different processing methods will directly affect the final efficacy and absorption characteristics of ginger extract.

Many of the active compounds in ginger, especially gingerols and shogaols, are fat-soluble, meaning they are not soluble in water. This property is the primary challenge affecting their bioavailability. If they cannot dissolve well and be absorbed by the body, they cannot enter the blood circulation, let alone have any effect.

What are the other "invisible drivers"?

The absorption of ginger extract is a complex process with multiple links. In addition to the type of active ingredients, there are many "invisible pushers" that silently affect its bioavailability.

Since the main active ingredients in ginger are fat-soluble, they must be ingested with fat to be effectively absorbed by the body. You can think of fat as a "transport ship" that carries the active ingredients of ginger through the intestinal wall and into the blood circulation. If there is not enough fat, these active ingredients are like "headless flies" and are difficult to be used by the body. Most of them may be directly excreted from the body, causing waste.

Ginger extract can be made into powder, liquid, capsule, nanoparticle, microcapsule and other forms. Different preparation forms have different stability and release rates of active ingredients, which directly affect their dissolution and absorption in the digestive tract.

Make the most of every serving of ginger extract

It is recommended to consume ginger with foods that contain healthy fats. For example, when cooking stir-fried pork with ginger or ginger chicken soup, make sure the dish contains an appropriate amount of fat. When making ginger salad dressing, you can add olive oil or avocado oil. Increasing the intake of healthy fats in your daily diet, such as avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, etc., creates favorable conditions for the absorption of ginger.

Given the fat solubility of ginger’s active ingredients, ginger extract supplements in the form of oil or softgels are generally better absorbed than powder or tablets. Because they have dissolved the ginger’s active ingredients in a fat matrix, they are easier for the digestive system to process and absorb. Our company’s microencapsulated products have made the bioavailability of ginger extract reach 1000%. Regardless of the form of ginger extract supplement, it should be taken with a meal containing fat to maximize absorption. It is best taken with breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Conclusion

How much ginger extract can be absorbed by the body (bioavailability) after being eaten is a very important and particular issue. Just because it is eaten doesn’t mean it can be absorbed well! We need to understand how the good things in ginger are transformed, why it needs to be combined with some fat for better absorption, and why the absorption effect is different for each person. Then, by slightly adjusting the way of eating or choosing the right supplement, the ginger extract we eat can be truly used by the body. In this way, its benefits in helping digestion, fighting inflammation, and fighting free radicals can truly benefit our health.

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